undercurrents 2024

Appel de candidature / Call for Submissions

 

English version to follow.

FRANÇAIS

On est encore à la recherche d’un spectacle franco-ontarien pour la 14ème édition du festival – deuxième édition bilingue – qui se déroulera du 7-17 février, 2024 à la Cour des arts centre-ville d’Ottawa. Tous projets théâtraux sont en considération, incluant des spectacles en cours de développement.

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undercurrents est le festival de théâtre contemporain d’Ottawa, qui aura lieu du 7 au 17 février 2024.

En ce moment, nous sollicitons des propositions de la part des artistes suivants:

  • Productions françaises basées à Ottawa prêtes à être mises en scène pour le festival de 2024
  • Productions ontariennes en français prêtes à être présentées au festival undercurrents 2024
  • Travaux en cours de développement en français de la série “Découverte”

Le festival examinera les candidatures d’artistes établis et émergents qui travaillent sur de nouvelles pièces de théâtre ainsi que celles d’artistes qui tournent des œuvres originales déjà produites.

Nous encourageons les candidatures d’artistes sous-représentés qui s’identifient aux groupes prioritaires de l’organisation : Artistes BIPOC (Noirs, indigènes, personnes de couleur), artistes sourds et artistes handicapés+, artistes immigrés et réfugiés, artistes 2SLGBTQ+.

En plus du formulaire en ligne, nous demandons à tous les artistes d’envoyer:

  1. Une proposition décrivant le projet, son historique et les artistes participants (trois pages max.)
  2. Les biographies et CV des artistes principaux
  3. Un échantillon du scénario ou un scénario achevé
  4. Des documents complémentaires (facultatifs) : spécifications techniques, critiques, photos ou lettres de soutien.

Si le formulaire n’est pas accessible, nous acceptons également des formats alternatifs. Il peut s’agir d’une vidéo (en anglais, français ou LSQ) ou d’un fichier audio. Veuillez limiter la durée des vidéos ou des fichiers audio à 10 minutes maximum. Vous pouvez ensuite soumettre votre candidature par courriel à director@ottawafringe.com.

Avez des questions avant de soumettre votre candidature? Vous voulez en savoir plus sur undercurrents?

Consultez notre FAQ.

Ou prenez rendez-vous avec le directeur exécutif du festival Ottawa Fringe, Alain Richer.

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Applications are now closed for the 2024 undercurrents festival.

undercurrents is Ottawa’s festival of contemporary theatre and will be taking place February 7-17, 2024. We seek submissions from the following artists:

  • French and English Ottawa based stage-ready productions
  • French and English National stage-ready productions
  • French and English Ottawa based “Discovery Series” works in progress under 45 mins

The festival will consider applications from established and emerging artists who are working on new plays and performance pieces, as well as from those touring previously produced original work.

We encourage submissions from under-represented artists who identify with the organization’s Priority Groups: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of colour) Artists, Deaf Artists and Disabled+ Identified Artists, Immigrant and Refugee Artists, 2SLGBTQ+ Artists.

In addition to the online form, we ask all artists to submit:

  1. A proposal describing the project, its history, and the participating artists (maximum three pages)
  2. Biographies/CVs of lead artists
  3. A script sample or completed script
  4. Additional support material (optional): tech specs, reviews, photos, or letters of support

If the form is not accessible for you, we will also accept alternative formats. Alternative applications could be a video (English, French or ASL) or an audio file. Please limit videos or audio files to no more than 10 minutes long. You may then submit your application by email to director@ottawafringe.com.

Have questions before submitting? Want to learn more about undercurrents?

Check out our undercurrents FAQ document.

Or schedule a call / book a meeting with Ottawa Fringe Executive Director, Alain Richer.

undercurrents Shows FAQs

There are two categories of shows included in undercurrents festivals. Further FAQ information can be found here.

1) Mainstage Shows

These shows typically run between 50-80 minutes (though exceptions can be made) and are usually performed in the Arts Court Theatre, a 130 proscenium theatre space. Each show is guaranteed 3 performances during the run of the festival. That said, we are fans of theatre pieces that defy form, space and time so if your project doesn’t adhere to what we’ve mentioned above – apply anyways!

Each show will be paid a guaranteed presenting fee. The festival will also offer travel support and per diem (to cover accommodations) to national artists and free rehearsal space at Arts Court to local productions. In addition, the festival will provide marketing and promotion for the production; box office, venue, and venue services staff; as well as technical staff and support.

Note that all ticket revenue returns to the festival. Tickets are sold following a tiered “Pick Your Price” model.

2) Discover Series

Discovery Series productions are new short works-in-progress or live art/ installation pieces, typically running 30 minutes in length (and maximum 45 minutes in length). They are performed in our Atelier Theatre, a 40-50 seat black box space. Each show is guaranteed 2-3 performances during the run of the festival.

Each show will be paid a guaranteed presenting fee and will have access to free rehearsal space at Arts Court. Travel support may be available to Discover Series shows on a case by case basis. In addition, the festival will provide marketing and promotion for the production; box office, venue, and venue services staff; as well as technical staff and support.

under development is the Ottawa Fringe’s new play development program, inviting local artists/collectives to work on their new creation pieces in residence at Arts Court for a year.

under development offers rehearsal/creation space and access to professional development opportunities, workshops, and Fringe resources. under development artists have access to administrative, dramaturgical, production and technical support from Fringe staff. When funding permits, under development artists will also be offered an honorarium to support the project.

Participants have the freedom to create based on their own process and timeline, with access to resources on an as needed/requested basis. under development participants meet regularly with Fringe staff and as a group for updates and to share their work.

*Please note that we will not be accepting new under development participants at this time. While we will continue supporting artists and productions currently participating in the program, we are re-thinking and redeveloping under development. This is a temporary hiatus – we look forward to sharing how this program will move forward in the future.